Spindle Tree

Strawberry Bush

About Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush

Spindle Tree

Strawberry Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-76-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

EUONYMUS americanus

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

Strawberry Bush

In German

Spindelbaum

Strawberry Bush

In French

Spindle Arbre

Strawberry Bush

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

Fresa Bush

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

φράουλα Μπους

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

Morango de Bush

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Strawberry Bush

In Latin

Ligno colos

Classic Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Family

Celastraceae

Genus

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

15012

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush. Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush

Season and care of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.

Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush

Care of Spindle Tree and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.